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Lucas Museum visit!

Sun, Nov 1, 7:30 PM

From New York Los Angeles Mingle

4.6

Hi all! The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is opening this month and I am going to visit opening week. I would like to go back again on Sunday November 1st at 11:30am as a group. I picked November since the public tickets available for purchase are limited before then. Please let me know if Sunday November 1st at 11:30am would work. Adult ticket cost is $25 each and each person has to buy their own ticket. Time slots do sell out so please keep that in mind and buy your tickets as soon as possible if you want to try and attend at the same time. [https://lucasmuseum.org/](https://lucasmuseum.org/)

155 attendees

Drink and Draw @ Stories Books & Cafe | Fri. Oct 30th 2026

Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 AM

From Bring Your Own Pen: Community Art Group

4.7

Join us at [Stories Books and Cafe](https://www.instagram.com/storiesbooksandcafe/) (1716 Sunset Blvd) on **Friday October 30th 6:00pm-9:00PM** for our halloween themed draw of the month! **Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. We'll have some halloween treats, tunes and surprises throughout the evening.** Paper and markers will be provided but guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies too. Sessions are uninstructed and creative exploration is encouraged. The event takes place on the back patio, seating is first come first serve, guest are allowed to draw inside the cafe as well. Free. Open to all skill levels. Bad Artist Welcome. Follow us on Instagram @[bringyourownpen](https://www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen/) or visit [www.bringyourownpen.com](https://www.bringyourownpen.com) for more info and photos from past events **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Nearest Public Transit lines.** 2, 4, 92, 93, 204 Street and paid lot parking available nearby, there are two lots behind the cafe on Lemoyne and Logan St.

32 attendees

Second Sundays at Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, Pasadena

Sun, Dec 13, 10:00 PM

From Second Sundays at the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden

4.8

AskAGuru.com presents: Sunday Funday at the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, Pasadena ✨ Please join us for our last "Sunday Funday at the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden" event of the year featuring free snacks, drinks, and entertainment as we celebrate the remarkable history and beauty of the Storrier Stearns Japanese Gardens! We've revamped the series so that instead of meeting once a month, we have 3 scheduled events this year at the garden, and each will be special! We are lucky to be able to enjoy this space with you all - the vibrant community in one of the most magical gardens in all of Los Angeles! This year will feature 3 events! We hope to see you! : Aug 9th 2-3:30PM Oct 18th 2-3:30PM Dec 13th 2-3:30PM At AskAGuru.com, we believe the most meaningful art discoveries happen courtesy of recommendations from other awesome humans. Come connect with fellow art lovers, support your local scene, and enrich your personal network in a truly one-of-a-kind setting! Support the garden, and champion the arts! Admission is -just $12 - at the door (includes all refreshments and activities)

15 attendees

11/2 Creative Community w/ Claire

Tue, Nov 3, 3:30 AM

From FlowState Studio Dance Community

4.9

**Creative Community with Claire** **WHERE**: Event at FlowState.Studio [https://www.flowstate.studio/location](https://www.flowstate.studio/location) **WHEN**: 1st & 3rd Mondays 730p - 11p This event is an evening to share your recent creative projects such as a poem, video, dance, song, anything in your heart! This is a container where you can be seen and celebrated for your creativity. **MORE INFO**: [https://www.flowstate.studio/events/creative-community](https://www.flowstate.studio/events/creative-community)

6 attendees

Free: Exhibition Opening: COSMOLOGIES: INTERPRETING THE SKY

Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 PM

From LA and OC Weirdo Music and Art Forum

4.8

7 attendees

CARS & ART

Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM

From Drawing LA

4.6

CARS AND ART, presented by Drawing LA and Leen Customs! LIGHT INSTRUCTION ONLY (this is a session, not a class). Hosted by Cynthia Halley & Omar Rehman For car enthusiasts and artists alike! This is a chance to draw unique vehicles in a casual, controlled, and chill environment, with cool people and no pressure. Think figure drawing sessions - but for cars! All you need is a pen or pencil and sketchpad, plus your enthusiasm. No prior experience or knowledge necessary. We will have 1 or two vehicles available to draw per session. Your hosts are Cynthia Halley (Marvel’s What If & Zombies, SpiderVerse) and Omar Rehman (HotWheels, Ford, Nasa). Cynthia & Omar will be on hand to socialize and answer basic questions about drawing techniques and the cars themselves. Why join us? Car shows are tons of fun with tons of great cars to draw, but they can be hot, loud, and tiring. There’s no one guiding the mission, and somebody always stands exactly in your view! Drawing LA & Leen Customs want to provide artists and enthusiasts a chance to draw and and study cars in a comfortable, intimate setting, where you can actually relax, get a little feedback if you want it, and enjoy the company of other likeminded creative folks. Leen Customs is a fun and spunky space in LA’s Car District, perfect for drawing and hanging out. Picture a clean and comfortable indoor garage that opens up to the outdoors, with a lift for the car so we can look underneath, a ramp walkway with two levels for different viewing angles, a gift shop area, and private restroom. Keep in mind this is a LIGHTLY instructed event. Cynthia & Omar will NOT be giving full instruction, but are happy to answer casual questions. For structured classes, keep an eye out for Drawing LA’s formal workshops, which will also be announced here on Meetup & Instagram! Space is limited, so sign up ASAP! We welcome comments and questions! SUGGESTED SUPPLIES:: SMALL folding stool or chair (space is limited) Sketchpad/book/paper Markers or pencils OK to bring Contained watercolor pens or solid gauche NO loose liquid paints Snacks Restroom and water are available on site Plenty of Street Parking FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE EVENTS: @cynthiahalleyart @youknowitsomar @leencustoms

4 attendees

11/16 Creative Community w/ Claire

Tue, Nov 17, 3:30 AM

From FlowState Studio Dance Community

4.9

5 attendees

Free Discussion: Visualizing the Cosmos: Science | Art | History

Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 PM

From LA and OC Weirdo Music and Art Forum

4.8

**Free exhibition tour and artist talks** **Date:** Saturday November 7, 12 pm **Meet at entrance 11:30 am** **Venue:** Wende Museum - A-Frame Theater 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 **Free but you must register:** [https://wendemuseum.org/event/visualizing-the-cosmos-science-art-history/](https://wendemuseum.org/event/visualizing-the-cosmos-science-art-history/) ***Visualizing the Cosmos: Science \| Art \| History*** is a panel presented by the Wende Museum and the History of Science Society. **Nobel laureate and astrophysicist Kip Thorne,** artist **Lia Halloran**, and NASA historian **Lois Rosson**, co-curator of the exhibition ***Competing Cosmologies: Interpreting the Sky*,** discuss how visual artists and scientists have inspired each other to build a deeper understanding of the universe and the forces that shape it. History of Science Society president **Soraya de Chadarevian** and the Wende’s Chief Curator **Joes Segal** moderate. How did we arrive at the images in astronomical reference books, and what aesthetic decisions stood behind them? How have scientists developed their work through collaborations with artists? And how have the interactions between artists and scientists changed over time? **Kip Thorne** is an astrophysicist and author. He shared the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics with Rainer Weiss and Barry C. Barish for their contributions to the LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) detector and the observation of gravitational waves. Thorne was the Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech from 1991 until 2009. He was a longtime friend and colleague of Stephen Hawking and Carl Sagan and a scientific consultant for Christopher Nolan’s films *Interstellar* and *Tenet*. In 2018 he received the Lewis Thomas Prize for science writing. **Lia Halloran** is an artist who often incorporates science and nature to create projects that draw from scientific materials, flying, skateboarding, historical influences, and identities. She has taken part in a wide range of interdisciplinary collaborations with scientists and architects, including a book with Kip Thorne, *The Warped Side of Our Universe*. She lives in Los Angeles, where she is represented by Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, and is a professor in the Art Department at Chapman University, where she teaches painting and courses that explore the intersection of art and science. **Lois Rosson** is a historian of science and technology based in Los Angeles, where she is a field historian in the NASA History Office. Her current book project traces the impact of Los Angeles’s art and special effects industry on the look of the space environment in planetary science and popular culture. She has held the Guggenheim Predoctoral Fellowship at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and the Octavia E. Butler Fellowship at the Huntington Library. Her work has been supported by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the Berggruen Institute, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Southern California. **Soraya de Chadarevian** is the president of the History of Science Society, an elected member of the European Academy of Sciences, and a Distinguished Professor in the Department of History and the Institute for Society and Genetics at UCLA. She is a historian of science, technology, and medicine with a background in biology and philosophy. Her main areas of interest are the life sciences in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. **Joes Segal** is the Wende Museum’s Chief Curator and Director of Programming. *As this event takes place during museum open hours, guests may check in at the front of the museum. The garden side gate will open 30 minutes before the start time and is available for ADA access and check-in. Theater doors open 15 minutes before the start time. Seating is first come, first served. An RSVP does not guarantee admission once capacity is reached. No late entry.* **Image**: Lia Halloran, *Andromeda, After Mollie O’Reilly*, from the series *Your Body Is a Space that Sees*, 2017, cyanotype, United States. Courtesy of the artist and Luis De Jesus Los Angeles.

4 attendees

Easy Origami: Fold, Create & Have Fun!

Sat, Nov 14, 10:45 PM

From Creative Arts & Crafts with Junko - Los Angeles

$12 per person. Cash, Venmo or Zelle will be accepted at the event. Come, relax, fold and have fun with us😻💖🎉 We’ll make some fun and easy origami together. No experience is needed - beginners are very welcome! Origami paper and supplies will be provided. Please purchase a drink or something from the Village Bakery to support our lovely host venue. All ages are welcome! Come join us for a fun, creative afternoon!

3 attendees

Awakening Inner Freedom: An Intuitive Art, and Meditation Masterclass

Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 PM

From Ananda Yoga and Guided Meditation

**Join us for a sacred three-hour immersion to explore the deep intersection of inner peace, meditation, and creative expression.** *In the words of Paramhansa Yogananda, “Creativity is the reflection of the divine craftsman within you.”* This workshop is a warm invitation to our creative family – bringing together our dedicated students, fellow artists, and dear friends. Whether you are a long time creator or simply seeking a space to explore, we gather as a supportive community of peers. Together, we will quiet the analytic mind, open our hearts and anchor our unique creative practices in joy, allowing our inner light to flow freely onto the paper. The design of this 3-hour creative event is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and specifically from Art as a Hidden Message by Swami Kriyananda. **Meet Your Guides:** \* Anne Scheid: a professional artist and former Fine Arts professor in drawing, who taught at Fresno City College for 24 years. Anne holds an MFA from the University of Cincinnati. She now dedicates her energy to creating and exhibiting, teaching Ananda Meditation, and co-leading the Ananda Fresno Meditation Group. She brings decades of artistic practice integrated with a daily meditation practice. “Intuition and inner stillness have been my true creative guides.” Website: annescheid.com \* Sansanee Boonyad: Your local LA host, fine artist, educator, and Ananda Certified Yoga Teacher. She holds an MFA in Painting from Laguna College of Art and Design and teaches painting at Saddleback College Emeritus Institute. Her creative work and teaching are inspired by her spiritual practice and her interest in bringing creativity and inner awareness into everyday life. Website: SansaneeBoonyad.com Together, Anne and Sansanee will hold a supportive, harmonious space to help you transcend technique and tap into your own source of intuitive, wisdom, antd joy. **In this 3-hour workshop, we will share hands-on projects that ask, not skill, but a personal sense of adventure, a willingness to explore and try new things and an attitude of openness. Inspiration and how to locate yours will be our search.**

1 attendee

Bone Fire: A Burning Ritual Performance by Artist Nancy Evans

Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 PM

From West Side LA Art Gatherings

Bone Fire is a ritualistic performance by Nancy Evans (b. 1949, Fremont; lives in Venice) to be tentatively happening on Dec 5th, 3 PM at the Dockweiler Beach Fire Pits. The performance is free to participate. Photography and filming crew will be present and participants must consent to the use of their image in case they were captured during the performance.

1 attendee

small gods: a Halloween Summoning of all Existence-Fluid Beings

Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 PM

From West Side LA Art Gatherings

This Halloween, a poco art summons small gods, an exhibition of strange apparitions, unruly desires, mischievous divinities, and creatures that refuse to remain in one form. 凡所有相，皆是虛妄. All forms are illusory. — The Diamond Sutra Drawing from Buddhist philosophy, spiritual traditions, queer fantasy, diasporic mythologies, and memento mori (remember that you must die), small gods invites visitors to reconsider the boundaries between the sacred and the profane, the living and the dead, the familiar and the monstrous. Bodies become landscapes. Objects acquire spirits. Toys become idols; saints flirt with demons. Food becomes flesh, and flesh takes on stranger forms. Everywhere, appearances deceive, identities dissolve, and the ordinary reveals an unexpected divinity. Our gods are small because the sacred is everywhere: in nature, in bodies, in objects, and in the air we breathe. __ **small gods: a Halloween Summing of all EFBs (Existence-Fluid Beings)** **Artists: Trevor Coopersmith, Debra Disman, Nancy Evans, Lenny Gerard, Heng Yi, Tom Knechtel, Jenn Lima, Sandeep Mukherjee, Renée Pepion, and Julie Yeo.** **Curated by Ann Shi** **Presented by a poco art** **Opening Reception & Halloween Summoning** Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 \| 4–8 PM a poco art (4505 S Slauson Ave, Unit 317, Culver City, CA 90230 -- gate code in RSVP link) Exhibition: October 31 – December 13, 2026 Instagram: @a.poco.art Email: ann@apoco.art RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/vrKv49vhsT2KXXF6JnQQ \-\-\- **Special Programming:** Nancy Evans: Bone Fire Sunday\, December 5\, 2026 \| 3 PM $Tentative$ Dockweiler Beach Fire Pits, 12001 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293 Bone Fire, a live ritual performance by Nancy Evans at Dockweiler Beach Fire Pits. A sculpture will be ceremonially burned as an offering, as part of the exhibition with an act of transformation and impermanence.

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Yes, you can organize art events once you're part of a Meetup group or create your own group. This way, you can bring together like-minded creatives in Los Angeles.

Some Meetup events are free, while others might require a fee. It's up to the event organizer, so check the details before RSVPing to understand any costs involved.

Meetup can be a great place to meet other artists. By attending events and joining relevant groups, you enhance your chances of forming productive connections in Los Angeles.

Event organization varies by host. Most group leaders are passionate about their activities, but quality can differ. Look for groups with good reviews or descriptions.

Yes, you can search for art events in any city by adjusting the location setting on Meetup. This gives you broader exposure to different art communities.

Art meetups vary, including workshops, gallery visits, or collaborative sessions. These events let participants engage creatively and network with fellow art lovers.

Meeting frequency differs by group. Some meet weekly, while others gather less often. Check specific group schedules to see how often they organize events.

Not all art groups require skills. Many welcome beginners, offering opportunities to learn and develop new techniques alongside more experienced members.

Not all are in-person. Some groups offer online sessions, providing flexibility and broadening participation for those who cannot attend physically.

Meetup creates opportunities to meet artists, but forming connections depends on your participation and engagement within the community of your choice.

Yes, Meetup offers diverse groups focused on various art styles, including painting, sculpture, and more. Search to find a group that explores your interest.